Comments on: Got Legal Questions? Ask Jean!

By: nancy

nancy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:33:44 +0000

hi jean i live in houston and would like to ask a question, i have an idea on a movie but i realize that the phillapins made the movie i had an idea on, but not the same way i wanted to do. i have different ideas and if its the name issue i can name it a little different . can i remake the movie with different name so that way i dont have to get permission?

By: Malik Davidsmeyer

Malik Davidsmeyer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:33 +0000

Marvelous! It’s very cool! Thanks! :)

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:53:27 +0000

I am in Africa and somethings such as american series and games are not available here and if i want to purchase them online my country is not included,is it illegal if I download this movies,series or games for free online.

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najlepszy fundusz emerytalny — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:39:36 +0000

Detroit Michigan!!!!!! I am so excited. When? I have to get my tickets!

By: Cats

Cats — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:14:11 +0000

I am attempting to write a book. I would appreciate it if you could answer the following questions: Do I need to get permission to quote words from various famous entertainers? Also, do I need permission to use folklore quotes?

By: John

John — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:59:57 +0000

I enjoyed some of the comments made – Tucson AC, Manor Drive

By: Max

Max — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:55:24 +0000

Hi, is it possible to register a partially finished novel with the US copyright office? It’s roughly 30% to 40 % typed up. I can add a synopsis for most of the rest of it to the end if that would help.

Thanks

By: shana

shana — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:19:03 +0000

I was asked by a friend to redo his family business logo. After I did a complete redesign he loved it, but was met with opposition from his father because they didn’t want to change the logo.

Having done the work already, I published the (completely new design not resembling the old one at all) on my personal Design company Portfolio website as well as on my Design company facebook portfolio photos.

I just got an email from the Dad stating…. (i replaced his company name with ‘name’ where he quoted it in various forms.)

“I have recently seen an adaptation of a logo titled “name”, that you have posted on facebook.

Please be advised that the terms “name”, “name”, “name” and “name” are registered and protected trademarks owned by the name Corporation. Any images or use of these brand names may not be published, printed, distributed or used without written permission of the corporation officers.

Please remove any postings or references you have made in this regard. Thank you.”

Is there a law I can hit him back with that allows me as an Artist to simply display my ORIGINAL work in my portfolio even though it contains his copyrighted name? This logo is not for sale, it is merely my new interpretation of his company’s name. This just seems crazy to me and I was always under the impression that as an Artist as long as my work is completely original i am free to express myself as I please. And Once again, the logo is not for sale nor is it being used by another business.

Normally I would just take it down, but this guy is being a bully and I feel like I should defend myself.

thanks for any advise on the matter.

By: Hambone

Hambone — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:12:39 +0000

Hello
A literary agency has an online contract tht if they run across something silimar or identical to the story you have submitted they are not liable
Is it wise to sign the contract?

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:59:04 +0000

Hi Jean,
I had an idea for a website. How do I go about protecting my idea and brand name from anyone I hire from taking the website idea? How do I make sure I have ownership of the brand name and website idea? So when I go ahead and get someone to help design the website I will still have ownership of it.

By: Shanthy

Shanthy — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:08:15 +0000

Hi Jean… I have heard about this legal case in US where the CEO took some XXX amount of money from his own company.. probably a listed company and so was not legal, however there was a suit filed against the CFO for actually being the mastermind or being the person who actioned the above without the knowledge of the CEO. I believe the name is warfield but I am not sure.. Could you please help me out as I want to do a case study on the same.

It would really be a great help for me…. and would really really appreciate if you could help me with this case study or if you could suggest where I can look for similar cases or get help…

Thks a ton

By: Jaime

Jaime — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:24:32 +0000

This is a great way to reach out to those who really need legal help the most. It’s hard to find someone credible in the internet, but your qualifications do speak for themselves. All these people have a lot of questions. I do hope you help them find the best resolution possible. Hope more and more professionals like you help out and reach out those that need you.

By: William T

William T — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:24:39 +0000

My mom died 17 years ago. My brother is a lawyer. He Handled probate. I received “Partial Distributions” from my moms estate in the amount of $200/month for less than a year with the understanding that I would receive the rest at another time. my sister was given the house. She’s an attorney also. Meanwhile my brother continues to thrive. He just bought a 55 foot boat with a slip in Marina Del Rey. I on the other hand have struggled all my adult life. Additionally, I have a 14 daughter with special needs. We live in a residential hotel. I receive $242/every two wks frm unemployment insurance.

By: annie

annie — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:25:14 +0000

What are some of the legal issues involved in the use of illustrations and typefaces

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:36:08 +0000

Would you know if a single word can be trademarked if that word is already trademarked in conjunction with another word? For example can I trademark “Dapper” if there is already “Dapper Clothing”? Thanks so much.

By: Boca SEO

Boca SEO — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:08:27 +0000

Hello,
Any suggestions where we might find a generic terms of service disclaimer for use on our website? Thanks.

By: cath airola

cath airola — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:43:04 +0000

We purchased an original piece of art from our neighbor. Last sunday she asked to borrow it back to make prints. My spouse and I orally said ok, and the neighbor took the piece from our home. Due to other issues with this neighbor my spouse and I have decided against letting this neighbor use our piece of art. I have called her home and her cell and informed her that we have revoked our permission, and request immediate return of our art. I understand she owns the copyright to this piece, I have do not intent to copy or redistribute it. Do I have to let her copy it for prints after we have purchased it from her? Thank you in advance for your response. be well. cath

By: Michel

Michel — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:03:55 +0000

I want to sell photographs that I have taken of action figures (toys) that I took and own. However, these action figures are of course representations of copyrighted characters such as popular heroes like superman, or from movies such as the matrix.
Is this infringing on the rights of the toy manufacturer to sell images of their products?

Does it make a difference if I don’t use written or spoken word that references their product, just the image?

By: Kendra

Kendra — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:56:59 +0000

Hello, I have a question that I really hope you can help me with. I am opening up a business and we are having a logo created. However, we really want to incorporate a smiley within the logo and the drafts look great. However, is it legal to use a smiley within our logo? Is there a trademark on a smiley? I have tried to research this online, but can’t find an answer. It seems as if the smiley is trademarked in other countries, but the United States will now allow it, or am I misinterpreting the information? If it is allowed, can it be your typical smiley, or should be alter it a little (as in put a hat, mustache, or something like that on it?) Thank you so much. We really want to get our business up and going with a catchy logo!